Overview

Theme: Getting Ahead, Harder or Easier - A Session on Income Mobility

One’s income and economic well-being change over time in regards with making use of their opportunities such as education, entrepreneurship and employability, to be upwardly mobile.

However, youth unemployment is still a major issue in Brunei Darussalam where discussions whether the opportunities provided are relevant and inclusive enough in achieving Brunei’s vision for a dynamic and sustainable economy with a marketable workforce.

Hence, the 6th Impact Dialogue theme is focusing on inclusive youth employability and their competency in creating a dynamic and sustainable economy for Brunei.

Keywords: Life-long learning; marketable workforce; soft skills; inclusive society; international job market; succession planning; education; income; youth unemployment; upskilling/reskilling

Central Questions:

The Impact Dialogue aims to open up a discussion surrounding these 3 main central questions listed below:

1. Are our young people competent enough to compete in the international job market?

2. Do we have sufficient and inclusive opportunities to develop a workforce to not only thrive in the local job market but also in the international job market?

3. How are young people as a whole contributing to the nation’s aspirations of a dynamic and sustainable economy where people are highly skilled and educated with a high quality of life?

The 6th edition of Impact Dialogue will feature an open dialogue and Q&A with:

1. Arif Ismail, Special Duties Officer Grade II, Manpower Planning and Employment Council Secretariat (@mpec_secretariat)

2. Abdul Malik Omar, Co-Founder, Top Tutor Bn (@toptutor.bn)

3. Malai Didi, Cheif Executive Officer / Vice President, SMARTER Brunei(@smarterbrunei)

Facilitated by

*Note: Subject to Change*

About Impact Dialogue Series

The Impact Dialogue Series is an initiative by the Young Professionals Network aimed at creating a space for open, honest and constructive dialogue on matters related to employability, leadership and contribution to support the personal and professional development of young people to succeed meaningfully. The initiative aspires to convene breakthrough dialogues aimed at cultivating a positive mindset as well as resilient attitudes and ultimately inspire actions that contribute to development.

For any enquiries, we can be contacted via email at youngprofessionals.bn@gmail.com, Instagram at @ypnbrunei